SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It is still too early to project the Royals' Opening Day starter.
Manager Ned Yost won't make that announcement until later next week. But things are starting to line up possibly for right-hander Yordano Ventura.
Ventura, who started last season's Opener, is scheduled to pitch in a Minor League game this Thursday. If he goes on full rest, he would pitch again the following Tuesday. And that could line him up for the Opener -- Sunday, April 3 -- on full rest.
But right-hander Edinson Volquez is the other strong consideration for Opening Day starter.